High Voltage Elementary: Deal or No Deal

What’s The Score?

The world has a very different way of keeping score than God does. The world says, “The more money and possessions you have, the more impor- tant you are! If you want to win, GET as much as you can!” God says the opposite. He says, “The more you learn to give, the happier you will be!” The world says, “GET!” God says, “GIVE!” Greed is a very powerful thing that can ruin a person’s life and their relationship with God. That’s why God tells us to run from greed and seek to live a life of generosity. In this lesson, the kids will examine a passage of scripture that teaches the dangers of greed.
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Family Devotion: What's The Score

Power Verse "The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil.” 1 Timothy 6:10

*Big Idea I Won’t Love My Money No More ‘Cause It’s Time To Change The Score!

Tell your children that for devotions this week, you’re going to watch television. Instead of watching a program, though, you’re going to watch commercials. (If your family doesn’t watch television, you can look at ads in magazines or sale flyers or even browse through the toy aisles at a local discount store.

As you look at the commercials, ads, or toys, ask your children the following questions. Skip the ones that don’t apply to your situation.

• What do you see in this commercial, ad, or store?

• What are they trying to sell?

• What kind of music is playing? How does it make you feel?

• Do any of the people in the commercial or ad look unhappy? Why not?

• Do you think everyone who owns one of these items is always happy?

• If you had never seen this commercial or ad, do you think you’d want what they’re trying to sell? Why or why not?

Tell your children that many companies spend a lot of money trying to make people want their products. Their goal is to make you feel unhappy if you don’t own what they’re advertising. Trouble is, this is exactly the opposite of how God wants you to feel. He wants you to be content, which means you’re satisfied with what you have right now.

Discuss how your family can fight the temptation to want more stuff. One powerful way is to thank God for something you already have when you’re tempted to buy more. And maybe you need to stop watching so much TV or looking at so many sales flyers.

Ask God to help each of you feel content with what you already own, and thank Him for what He’s already given you.

What’s The Score? Instructions

Family Devotion: What's The Score

Power Verse "The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil.” 1 Timothy 6:10

*Big Idea I Won’t Love My Money No More ‘Cause It’s Time To Change The Score!

Tell your children that for devotions this week, you’re going to watch television. Instead of watching a program, though, you’re going to watch commercials. (If your family doesn’t watch television, you can look at ads in magazines or sale flyers or even browse through the toy aisles at a local discount store.

As you look at the commercials, ads, or toys, ask your children the following questions. Skip the ones that don’t apply to your situation.

• What do you see in this commercial, ad, or store?

• What are they trying to sell?

• What kind of music is playing? How does it make you feel?

• Do any of the people in the commercial or ad look unhappy? Why not?

• Do you think everyone who owns one of these items is always happy?

• If you had never seen this commercial or ad, do you think you’d want what they’re trying to sell? Why or why not?

Tell your children that many companies spend a lot of money trying to make people want their products. Their goal is to make you feel unhappy if you don’t own what they’re advertising. Trouble is, this is exactly the opposite of how God wants you to feel. He wants you to be content, which means you’re satisfied with what you have right now.

Discuss how your family can fight the temptation to want more stuff. One powerful way is to thank God for something you already have when you’re tempted to buy more. And maybe you need to stop watching so much TV or looking at so many sales flyers.

Ask God to help each of you feel content with what you already own, and thank Him for what He’s already given you.